Abstract

The aim of the study is to establish association of hypertension in children between 5 to 11 years of age with obesity. A semi-structured pre-tested questionnaire was given to each child and their parents. Questionnaire including information about demographic details (name, age, sex, address and family history of hypertension in parents. Findings were reconfirmed with parents. Result: 10.1 % children were overweight while 5.1% children were obese. Most of the participants didn’t have a family h/o hypertension. 7.2% children had hypertension, 9.1% children had elevated bp, rest of them were normotensive Conclusion: Around 5% children were obese and 10% children were overweight, hypertension was strongly associated with obesity, a family history of hypertension, increased chest circumference and less time of outdoor activity.

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